Economy, jobs and prices in Altenkirchen (Westerwald) (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 29,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 76% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 343rd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
The local economy produced €4.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
About 54,660 people worked in Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
The unemployment rate in Altenkirchen (Westerwald) was 5.2% in 2023, 191st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. That is up from 4.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
In 2023, Altenkirchen (Westerwald) recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 4.4%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 198th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 3.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
At 31.3% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Altenkirchen (Westerwald) ranked 190th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 31.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
In 2023, Altenkirchen (Westerwald) recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,544, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 178th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,228.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
In 2023, Altenkirchen (Westerwald) recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 86.6%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 152nd lowest of 400 districts. It was 84.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
In 2023, Altenkirchen (Westerwald) recorded a purchasing power per resident of €28,195, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 111th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €22,110 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
At 23.3% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Altenkirchen (Westerwald) ranked 60th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is down from 26.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
At -33.1 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Altenkirchen (Westerwald) ranked 64th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from -30.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Altenkirchen (Westerwald) was 6.7 in 2023, 27th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is up from 3.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
The largest part of the economy of Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 32.3% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (23.1%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 32.3% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Altenkirchen (Westerwald) growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.9 billion in 2015 to €3.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 34% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
Of the 54,660 jobs located in Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in 2023, 30% in public services, education, health and other services, 29% in industry and 1.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?
The number of people working in Altenkirchen (Westerwald) rose by 0.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 54,660.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Altenkirchen (Westerwald) compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Altenkirchen (Westerwald) ranks 192 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 189 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.2% |
| 190 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | 5.2% |
| 191 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | 5.2% |
| 192 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 5.2% |
| 193 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.2% |
| 194 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | 5.2% |
| 195 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | 5.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Altenkirchen (Westerwald) ranks 223 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 220 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,550 |
| 221 | Leipzig, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,550 |
| 222 | Steinburg | €3,550 |
| 223 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | €3,544 |
| 224 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | €3,540 |
| 225 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,535 |
| 226 | Günzburg | €3,530 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Altenkirchen (Westerwald) ranks 290 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | Gießen, Landkreis | €28,222 |
| 288 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,211 |
| 289 | Nienburg (Weser) | €28,208 |
| 290 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | €28,195 |
| 291 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | €28,161 |
| 292 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,153 |
| 293 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,141 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Altenkirchen (Westerwald) ranks 286 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: SV Beschäftigte am Wohnort je 100 Einwohner im erwerbsfähigen Alter in %
| Rank | Area | Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) |
|---|---|---|
| 283 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.5% |
| 284 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 63.5% |
| 285 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | 63.5% |
| 286 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 63.5% |
| 287 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.4% |
| 288 | Kusel | 63.4% |
| 289 | Cuxhaven | 63.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Altenkirchen (Westerwald) ranks 104 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Miltenberg | 32.5% |
| 102 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | 32.3% |
| 103 | Neu-Ulm | 32.3% |
| 104 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 32.3% |
| 105 | Hochsauerlandkreis | 32.1% |
| 106 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | 31.8% |
| 107 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | 31.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Altenkirchen (Westerwald) ranks 168 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 165 | Kleve | 23.1% |
| 166 | Vogelsbergkreis | 23.1% |
| 167 | Konstanz | 23.1% |
| 168 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 23.1% |
| 169 | Stormarn | 23.1% |
| 170 | Wesel | 22.9% |
| 171 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 22.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Altenkirchen (Westerwald) ranks 290 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 19.5% |
| 288 | Märkischer Kreis | 19.5% |
| 289 | Roth | 19.5% |
| 290 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 19.4% |
| 291 | Grafschaft Bentheim | 19.3% |
| 292 | Saarlouis | 19.2% |
| 293 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | 19.2% |
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